Pacific Robson Palais - Indoor Pool
1688 Robson St., Vancouver BC V6J 1T5 · Pool
Inspection summary
Pacific Robson Palais - Indoor Pool has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since December 17, 2015. The most recent inspection, on August 6, 2026, found no infractions.
6 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.
The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.
Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk
For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.
Recorded 25 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2019. For example:
The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 23, 2022. For example:
Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2019. For example:
Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2025. For example:
Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
18 inspections
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Routine
1 infraction
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Construction or alteration of the pool has occurred without a permit or approved plans.
- Construction or alterations have occurred with a valid construction permit or waiver.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
- Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
- The ventilation in chemical storage areas is inadequate.
- Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
- Routine
5 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
- Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
- Liquid acid and liquid chlorine containers stored in the same room are not adequately protected from each other through proper barriers.
- The ventilation in chemical storage areas is inadequate.
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Routine
5 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Pool does not have a valid permit to operate.
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
- Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
- Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
- Incompatible chemicals (Strong acids, strong bases, chlorine and organic chlorines) are not adequately separated.
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Routine
4 infractions
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Pool does not have a valid permit to operate.
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
- The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
- Routine
2 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- A Ground Fault Interrupter is not present or functional on the heat trace and/or underwater light circuits
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
- Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
- Flow meter is not functioning correctly
- A Ground Fault Interrupter is not present or functional on the heat trace and/or underwater light circuits
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Routine
2 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine Follow-up
2 infractions
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Routine
5 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
- The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
- Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
- Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- Routine
4 infractions
- The pool pH level is properly maintained
- The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
- Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
- An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
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